LONG BEACH, CA (October 12, 2022) – A pedestrian now identified as Shawn Mayberry, 45, of Hemet, was struck and killed by a car in Long Beach, authorities said today.
Officers were sent to Studebaker Road and Spring Street at about 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Information on his identity was not immediately available.
“The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian was laying in the roadway, outside of a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by a 2007 Honda Civic that was being driven by an adult resident of Long Beach,” police said in a statement.
“The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation,” police said. “At this time, neither speed nor distracted or impaired driving are believed to be contributing factors in the collision.”
Anyone with information about the death of the pedestrian killed in Long Beach was urged to call police at 562-570-7355 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
This story is still developing and we will update it with more information as it becomes available to us.
[via City News Service]
UPDATE October 14, 2022: The pedestrian who was tragically killed in this collision has been identified as Shawn Mayberry, 45, of Hemet.
Liability In Shawn Mayberry’s Pedestrian Accident
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Pedestrian Killed in Long Beach on Studebaker Road
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian who was tragically killed in Long Beach. We hope his family can find peace during this difficult time. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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